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1
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which substance was created by ancient Egyptians from a mixture of ground galena (a black mineral), sulfur, and animal fat

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Kohl

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The process of steam distillation was refined by Avicenna, a _________ around AD 1000.

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Persian Physician

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what year was the preheat-perm method introduced?

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1931

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which New York chemist introduced the first permanent hair color in 1932 and founded a company called Clairol in 1935?

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Lawrence Gelb

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What symptom of faulty organization results from scheduling too many task at one time and then putting them off to complete at a late date?

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procrastination

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despite what emotions a person feels,_____ and _______ skills will help people move to the next level in their career.

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motivation, self-management

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what are three problem solving words that should be utilized when building a positive vocabulary?

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explore, analyze and determine

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the moral principles by which we live and work are known as_______.

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ethics

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what are some items that should be included in your hygiene pack, or personal collection of items, to maintain the necessary sanitary habits at work?

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dental care items, hand sanitizer, and body fretting products.

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which element is considered the mall mark professionalism?

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politeness

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11
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what term best describes your posture, as well as the way you walk and move?

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galt

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the science of designing and planning of the workplace, as well as its equipment and tools for maximum comfort, safety, and efficiency is known as ?

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ergonomics

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13
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a tennis ball is useful in exercise to release stress from repetitive movement of which body part?

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fingers

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effective human relations and _____ skills build lasting client relationships, accelerate and professional growth, adnpromtoe a positive work environment

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communication

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15
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an important practical step that promotes effective communication is to

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talk less and listen more

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16
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what is a collection of photos and images of a stylists work that she or he can use during the consultation to assist a client in making a decisions about style and color?

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professional portfolio

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17
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listening to the client and then repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you is known as

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reflective listening

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18
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when making recommendations to a client regarding hair style and color, which of the following criteria should be used?

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lifestyle, hairstyle and face shape

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OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDSs be _______.

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kept available int he salon for all products used in the salon.

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20
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nonpathogenic bacteria are

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harmful

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21
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which disease is bloddborne and can cause liver damage?

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hepatitis

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22
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the term describing the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs when used according to the label instructions is

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efficacy

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standard precautions that require the employer and employee to assume the human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious are published by the

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CDC

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24
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the bone that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the

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occipital

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25
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the bones in the fingers or digits are called

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phalanges

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26
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pressure in massage is usually directed from the

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insertion to the origin

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27
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the nervous system as a whole is divided into how many main subdivisions

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three

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28
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to what part of the heart is oxygenated blood returned

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left atrium

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29
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ductless glands that release recreation of hormones directly into the bloodstream are

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endocrine glands

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30
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the epidermis has _______ layers

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five

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31
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the stratum germinative is composed of several layers with special cells that produce a dark skin pigment called ______>

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melanin

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32
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the highly sensitive dermis layer is about ________ thicker than the epidermis

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25

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33
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fatty tissue found below the dermis is called

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papillae

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34
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which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?

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D

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35
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a large blister containing a watery fluid is a ______.

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bulla

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36
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when sebum hardens and the sebaceous duct becomes clogged, the pore impaction that is fromedis a _____.

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comedo

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37
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distended or dilated surface blood vessels are called

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telangiectasis

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38
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______ are keratin-filled cyst that are usually associated with new borns and are commonly found around the eye, cheeks, and forehead.

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milia

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39
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excessive sweating, caused by heat or general body weakness is

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hyperhidrosis

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40
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_____ is a skin disorder characterized by abnormal light patches.

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leukoderma

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41
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hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a

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verruca

42
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hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis is a

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verruca

43
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the American cancer society recommends using a checklist to recognize potential skin cancer or changes in moles, using the letter B to check mole ______

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borders

44
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as it grows, the ______ slides across the nail bed.

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nail plate

45
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karen is a very nervous at her first job her hands are sweating too much that she thinks her fingernails are sweating. In reality, from which part of the nail unit is the seat most likely arising?

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nail folds

46
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the skin that overlaps the side of the nail is called the ______

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47
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a longer nail matrix produces a ______ nail plate

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thicker

48
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whip type of nail has a noticaibale thin, white nail plate, and is more flexible than a normal nail?

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eggshell

49
Q

an individual who bites his or her nails may be said to have a

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onychophagy

50
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severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate is called

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pyogenic granuloma

51
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the geek work troches means

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hair

52
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the pocket or tube-like depression in the. scalp or skin that contains the hair root is the hair

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follicle

53
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the major elements that amok up human hair are carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur, often referred to as

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COHNS elements

54
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a long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds is called a _______ chain

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polypeptide

55
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a weak, physical, cross-link side bond between adjacent polypeptide chains that is broken by changed in pH is a ______ bond

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salt

56
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hydroxide chemical relaxers break the disulfide bond and convert them to _____ bonds.

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lanthionine

57
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the pigment that provides brown or black color to hair is

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eumelanin

58
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what term refers to the shape of the hair strand?

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wave pattern

59
Q

current research confirms that dandruff is the result pf a fungus called_____.

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malassezia

60
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what is a severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum?

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pityriasis steatites

61
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hair flowing in the same direction, as the result of follicles sloping in the same direction, is known as a ________

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hair stream

62
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all ahir color products are organic chemicals, which means they________

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contain carbon and hydrogen

63
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a chemical combination of matter in definite (fixed) proportions is a

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pure substance

64
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substances that allow oil and water to mix, or emulsify, are

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surfactants

65
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what is the moment of electrons from one atom to another alone a conductor?

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electricity

66
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what is another name for materials that are nonconductors

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insulators

67
Q

an applicator that directs electric current from a machine to the clients’s skin in an

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electrode

68
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what is another term of tells high-frequency current?

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violet ray

69
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what type of current should be avoided for clients who are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or have a pacemaker

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tells high-frequency

70
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what is the shortest and least penetrating light of the electromagnetic spectrum?

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ultraviolet light

71
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which LED therapy is associated with increasing circulation and improving collagen and elastin production int he skin?

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red light LED

72
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curved lines can be placed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and are used to create a _________ when repeating in opposite directions

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wave

73
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contrasting line are horizontal and vertical lines that create a hard edge and form a

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90-degere

74
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what line are curved and used to blend and soften horizontal or vertical lines?

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transitional lines

75
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______ refers to directional wave patterns that must be taken into consideration when designing a style for a client

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design texture

76
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the best styling choice with a round facial type would be one with

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volume on top and closeness or not volume at the sides

77
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a ____ profile has receding forehead and chin

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convex

78
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a curved part is sued to high forehead or_______

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receding hairline

79
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often called simply “ the shampoo”, this is the first stop fi the service actually encompasses three different processes: scale care and massage, shampooing, and

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conditioning

80
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during a dry hair and scalp treatment, a ______, which resembles a hooded dryer, can be sued to help resolve the moisture balance in the hair

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scalp steamer

81
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hair should be shampooed

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as often as necessary

82
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maintain good ____ while shampooing will prevent unnecessary muscle aches, back strain, and fatigue

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posture

83
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products are classified as either and alkaline solution or acid solution by measuring the amount of ______ int he solution

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hydrogen

84
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fresh water from lakes and streams is purified. by ______< in which matter is allowed to sink to the bottom go the collecting reservoir

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sedimentation

85
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it is important for the stylist to determine if the local water supply to the salon is _____ because it may affect the outcome of the clients’ chemical services

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soft or hard

86
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what type of shampoo washes away excess oiliness while preventing the hair from drying out?

A

balancing

87
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which type of conditioning agent is used after a scalp treatment and before styling to remove oil accumulation from the scalp?

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scalp astringent lotions

88
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you can begin to make decisions about the best haircut for a client by analyzing his or her

A

face shape

89
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cowlicks and whores a re examples of ____ that will affect where the hair ends up once it is dry, especially in the nape.

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growth patterns

90
Q

which type of sheer is used mainly to remove bulk from the hair, and is often referred to as a thinning shear, tapering shear, or notching shear?

A

texturizing

91
Q

which three countries are primarily responsible for manufacturing the steel used ro make professional shears?

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Japan, germany, and the us

92
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professionals swears are made by either casting or forging the steel. which process is best for ensuring shear durability, ease of adjustment or repair, and highest quality?

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forging only

93
Q

a tension in your shears that is too_____ will allow the shears to fold the hair.

A

loose

94
Q

what is the best way to maintain control of the subsections when cutting with a vertical or diagonal cutting line ?

A

palm to palm

95
Q

In a ______ haircut, also known as one0length haircut, all of the hair comes to a single-hanging level forming a weight line.

A

blunt

96
Q

what are the pin curls that produce even, smooth waves and uniform curls?

A

open-center curls

97
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_________ base pin curls are usually recommended at the side front hairline for a smooth, upswept effect.

A

rectangular

98
Q

how is the hair wrapped around the roller to create curls in the hair ?

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with two and a half turns

99
Q

backcombing, also known as ____, ratting, matting, French lacing, involves combing small sections of hair from the ends toward the scalp, causing shorter heat to mat at the scalp and form a cushion base.

A

teasing

100
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which brushes are used to blow-dry precision haircuts where little to no volumes is desired?

A

classic styling brushed

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